The brain works in mysterious ways!!! Keeping track of what goes in your mouth, gives you control over your body, holds you accountable for your actions, and hence will give you a better chance of succeeding in your permanent healthy weight loss goals.

In a food journal, you would write in detail whatever you put into your mouth – including beverages. This would work in 2 ways. First off you would think twice before putting something into your mouth, and secondly, it will give you an opportunity to become aware of your eating habits.

Through analyzing the food journal, you would become aware of what kind of eater you are…. Are you a late-night eater? Do you binge in the afternoon? Do you skip breakfast? Do you eat small meals often throughout the day? Do you eat 2 big meals a day only? Do you drink too much soda? Do you have enough intake of water?

Once you become aware of your eating habits, you are more likely to plan an effective weight loss plan and you are more likely to stick with it.

In addition, to food and beverage intake, I also advise my clients to write their emotions too in their food journal. Focus on answering questions such as: Did you eat because you were hungry or because you felt like it?, Did you rush through your meal?, Did you sit at a table or where you standing or on the sofa?, After eating how did you feel – tired, guilty or full of energy?, Did you eat because you felt sad, or happy?. This added aspect makes a substantial difference towards achieving permanent weight loss.

So, start a journal from today. Make sure to write EVERYTHING down, including the time of eating, and your feelings and reactions after eating. Remember ‘what you bite, you write’, but also making sure that you include beverages.

Start with this, and then after sorting your eating habits, you can also include any form of activity that you do throughout the day, so you analyse your exercise habits.

To Your Health